HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-1/21/2014January 21, 2014
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Mayor Ernest G.
Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director.
142178 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended by adding a proclamation and replacing a name on
item 1.b.12, for the Regular Session on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
142179 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 13,
2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring January 26 - February 1, 2014, as
Catholic Schools Week.
CONSENT AGENDA
142180 - Hart/Schmitt
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and
approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated
January 21, 2014, in the amount of $804,118.48, a copy of which is on file
in the City Clerk's office, together with recommendation of approval of
the Finance Committee.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-033.
2. Request of Anthony L. Huff for tax exemptions for the construction of a
new commercial building valued at $135,000.00 at 621-623 Ansborough Avenue
located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-034.
3. Request of Buckets, Inc. for tax exemptions for the construction of a
building addition valued at $335,000.00 located at 3215 Lafayette Street
and located in the Consolidated Urban Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-035.
4. Request of Josh Willms for tax exemptions for the construction of a new
single family home valued at $150,000.00 located at 5548 Summerland Drive
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-036.
5. Request of James A. Mease for tax exemptions for the construction of a new
twin home valued at $188,000.00 located at 1309 Pintail Drive and located
in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-037.
6. Request of Adam & Brittanny Aswegan for a concrete driveway to be located
at 1241 Roosevelt Street, together with recommendation of approval of City
Engineer.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-038.
January 21, 2014
b. Motion to approve the following:
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Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
exceed
Todd Derifield-
MW Chapter of the
Dubuque, IA
01/29/14-
$500.00
City Forester
Int'l Society of
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
01/31/14
Wayne Castle
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
Arboriculture's
Mohammad Elahi
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Paul Huting
Annual Conf &
New
Dan Trelka
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Trade show
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Brian Schoon
Office Justin
Trial Preparation,
Kansas City,
02/18/14-
$633.00
Brandt
Presentation, and
MO
02/21/14
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Testimony
Officer Adam
Roadside Interview
Johnston, IA
03/18/14-
$575.00
Liddle
03/21/14
Officer Nathan
Tactical Medicine
Johnston, IA
02/11/14-
$405.00
Watson
for Patrol
02/13/14
Inv. Newell,
Law Enforcement
Countryside,
02/10/14-
$404.00
Duncan and
Response to School
IL
02/11/14
Officer Erie
Violence
Aric Schroeder,
Main Street Board
Waterloo, IA
Jan -Dec
$120.00
City Planner
Lunches for 2014
2014
Steve Jordan,
R0615 Hazardous
Emmitsburg,
01/17/14-
$167.32
Fire Marshal
Materials Code
MA
01/25/14
Enforcement
Dan Youngblood,
Combination
Inspector
State of Iowa
Plumbing Code,
Industry & Safety
Waterloo, IA
02/08/14
$120.00
Noel Anderson,
2014 Cedar Valley
Washington,
03/09/14-
$1,670.00
Community
Coalition
DC
03/11/14
Planning &
Development
Director
Rudy D. Jones,
2014 Cedar Valley
Washington,
03/06/14-
$1,820.00
Community
Coalition
DC
03/11/14
Development
Director
11. Recommendation of appointment of Michael Wilson to the position of Director
of Aviation, effective February 18, 2014.
12. Mayor Clark's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
New or
Re -Appointment
David Jones
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Patrick Morrissey
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Aric Schroeder
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Jeff Bales
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Wayne Castle
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Mohammad Elahi
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Paul Huting
Complete Streets Advisory ry Committee
New
Dan Trelka
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Kevin Blanshan
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Brian Schoon
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Felicia Cass
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Brent Johnson
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Janet Buis
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
January 21, 2014
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22.
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Will Frost
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Abraham Funchess
Complete Streets Advisory Committee
New
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Beck's Sports Brewery
3295 University Ave.
C Liquor, & Brew Pub
Renewal
12/31/14
X
Carlos O'Kelly's
Mexican Cafe
1331 Flammang Dr.
C Liquor, Outdoor
Service & Catering
Privilege
Renewal
12/30/14
X
Honey Garden Family
Restaurant
826 La Porte Rd.
Special Class C Beer
& B Wine
Renewal
11/07/14
X
The Locker Room
1918 Hawthorne Ave.
C Liquor & Outdoor
Service
Renewal
12/31/14
X
Rudy's Taco
2401 Falls Ave.
C Liquor & High
Proof Brew Pub
Renewal
09/27/14
X
New Star Liquor
1625 W 4th St.
E Liquor, Class B
Wine, Class C Beer
Renewal
12/10/14
X
The Supervisors Club
3265 De Witt Rd.
C Liquor & Outdoor
Service
Renewal
11/09/14
X
XO Food & Liquor
428 Franklin St.
C Beer, Class B Wine
Renewal
12/14/14
X
X0 Food & Liquor
428 Franklin St.
E Liquor
Renewal
12/14/14
X
Prime Mart
3535 Marigold Dr.
E Liquor, Class B
Wine, Class C Beer
New
01/20/15
X
23. Bonds
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Mr. Schmitt abstained from the bills payment to
Schmitt Telecom in the amount of $123.50.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
142181 - Schmitt/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the extension of the
City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA) as published in the Waterloo
Courier on January 14, 2014, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
142182 - Schmitt/Hart
that the hearing be closed and receive and file the recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
142183 - Schmitt/Hart
Motion to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time an Ordinance
amending Ordinance 5089 by extending the established City Limits Urban
Revitalization Area (CLURA) through December 31, 2017.
142184 - Schmitt/Lind
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
142185 - Schmitt/Lind
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5089, as amended, by extending the
established City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA) through December 31,
2017", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5196.
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January 21, 2014
142186 - Hart/Welper
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to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bid, inadvertently
missed, and refer to Golf & Downtown Area Maintenance Manager, for review:
Bidder
Bid Amount
Timber Wolf
Manufacturing Corp.
126 Spruce Street
Rutland, VT 05701
$53,995.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained that this is a large log
splitter that will allow the City to split the tree trunks.
RESOLUTIONS
142187 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving the request from Fire Chief to increase fees
associated with township fire protection in the amount of 5%, effective July 1,
2014", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-039.
142188 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution adopting Waterloo Fire Rescue Ambulance Fee Schedule for Fiscal
Year 2015", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-040.
142189 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Contract Modification No. 2, in the amount of
$3,400.00, for work performed by KWS, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa, in conjunction
with the Fiber Optic Connection: City Network to SportsPlex Building; and
authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-041.
142190 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by KWS, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Iowa at a total
cost of $43,250.00 in conjunction with Fiber Optic Connection: City Network to
SportPlex Building", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-042.
142191 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving contract with Advanced Systems, Inc. of Waterloo,
Iowa, for the purchase of an Electronic Document Management System and to
license additional software including an assurance and support agreement in the
amount of $65,903.00, along with supporting hardware not to exceed $92,000.00,
for both software and hardware", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-043.
142192 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by Stickfort Construction Co. of Hudson, Iowa, and
receive and file two-year Maintenance Bond for the Sunnyside South Addition
paving, sanitary sewer, and storm water improvements; and receive and file two-
year maintenance bond", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-044.
January 21, 2014
142193 - Schmitt/Hart
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that "Resolution approving request of City Engineering Staff to waive
application of bidding policy and award the bid received from Vieth
Construction, Corp of Cedar Falls, Iowa in the amount of $34,040.00 in
conjunction with the FY 2014 2672 and 2736 Logan Avenue Sanitary Sewer Services;
and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-045.
142194 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving request by GMJ2 Industries, LLC (Jim Ellis) for the
5 -lot Final Plat of Williston Field Addition, to allow for the construction of 5
new single family homes, generally bounded by Williston Avenue, Pleasant Street,
W 7th Street, and Allen Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-046.
142195 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving request by GMJ2 Industries, LLC C (Jim Ellis) for the
4 -lot Final Plat of Baltimore Field Addition, to allow for the construction of 4
new single family homes, generally located north of Eureka Street and east of
Vermont Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-047.
Mr. Lind questioned if the houses were eligible for tax abatements.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that they
would be eligible for the CLURA.
Mr. Welper questioned if pictures were available for the proposed homes.
Jim Ellis provided pictures of the proposed homes and the signs for the sites.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
142196 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 3, 2014 to approve request
by the City of Waterloo to rezone 12 acres of land from "R -4,R -P" Planned
Residence District and 110 acres of land from "A-1" Agricultural District to "B-
P" Business Park District, located at the southeast corner of Highway 20 and
Ansborough Avenue; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-048.
ORAL PRESENTATION
Mr. Morrissey asked that Noel Anderson give an explanation of the CURA and
CLURA.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, gave an explanation
of how the CURA became and where it is located. It gives three year tax
abatement or a ten year graduated schedule for new homes and additions to
existing homes. He then explained the CLURA that results in three year tax
abatement for new one and two family homes.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, expressed concern with the City not
informing citizens of the CURA and CLURA.
Mayor Clark reminded Council that the first budget meeting is tomorrow morning.
142197 - Hart/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
142198 - Hart/Schmitt
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 5:52 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
City Attorney Jim Walsh stated that discussion of litigation is an approved
topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c)(2014).